Father Paschal Thomas, O.S.B.
Father Paschal Thomas, O.S.B.
1934-2015
Fr. Paschal Thomas, O.S.B., 80, Conception, Missouri was born into Eternal Life Friday, October 9, 2015, at St. Stephens Infirmary, Conception Abbey.
Fr. Paschal was born October 11, 1934, in Kulathurampatty, Madras State, India, to Antony and Papa (Marianmal) Thomas.
He was a graduate of various universities in India and Europe and was ordained to Sacred Priesthood March 19, 1959. He professed his Monastic Vows September 14, 1980.
Fr. Paschal had assignments as Professor of Sociology at Conception Seminary College; computer operator, Printery House, spiritual director.
He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his monastic community and nephew, Ignatius A. Dhanaraj of Trichy, India.
Visitation was held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2015, with Vespers of the Dead at 7:15 p.m., The Basilica of Immaculate Conception, Conception, Missouri.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 12, 2015, at The Basilica of Immaculate Conception, with burial at St. Columba Cemetery, Conception.
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